Darek vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darek

Boy #3,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Polish Czech Slavic

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Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Russian Slavic Jewish Hebrew

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Darek Rank #3,728

Ilya Rank #3,661

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 vs #3728 for Darek.

Is Darek or Ilya more popular?

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 compared to Darek at #3728 in the United States.

What do Darek and Ilya mean?

Darek means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darek and Ilya boy or girl names?

Darek is primarily a boy name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.